New Orleans Saints LBs Scott Shanle and Jonathan Casillas are in a heated battle for the starting job at weakside linebacker. Casillas led the team in tackles and tackles for a loss in the preseason opener, and it could be tough for the team to keep him out of the lineup. At the strongside, LBs Will Herring and Clint Ingram are in the mix to start, but rookie Martez Wilson is also pushing for the role. Shanle, should he lose out to Casillas on the other side, could also enter the mix.

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) are expected to make an appearance in team drills this week, according to The Times-Picayune's Nakia Hogan. "We have a lot of time. The first thing they have to do is pass the physical and we'll just keep monitoring their progress and seeing how they're doing. If we feel like they can help us, then we'll play them. It will be that simple," head coach Sean Payton said.

The New Orleans Saints have placed FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, reports NewOrleansSaints.com. Both will miss at least the first six weeks of the season.